2014 National Entrance Test of English for MA/MS Candidates (English I)
Section II Writing (Part A)
Section II Writing
Part A
46. Directions:
Write a letter of about 100 words to the president of your university, suggesting how to improve students’ physical condition. You should include the details you think necessary.
You should write neatly on the ANSWER SHEET. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use "Li Ming" instead. Do not write the address. (10 points)
Sample Essay
Dear President,
I am writing to express my concern regarding the recent decline in students’ physical health and to offer some suggestions for improvement.
First, I suggest that the university expand outdoor exercise facilities, especially by creating more green spaces on campus. From the perspective of ecology, exercising in a natural environment has a significantly more positive impact on students’ well-being. Second, organizing regular sports events, such as campus hiking or basketball matches, would encourage more students to adopt an active lifestyle. These measures will surely help reduce academic stress and improve our physical condition.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
Essential Sentence Patterns
【开篇：礼貌引出写信目的与主题】
I am writing to express my concern regarding... and to offer some suggestions.
【建议：提议增加设施与绿化环境】
First, I suggest that the university expand outdoor facilities and green spaces.
【建议：结合专业背景阐述环境价值】
From the perspective of ecology, natural environments have a positive impact on well-being.
【建议：提议组织多样化的体育活动】
Second, organizing regular sports events would encourage students to adopt an active lifestyle.
【结尾：表达感谢并期待考虑建议】
Thank you for your time and I hope my suggestions could be of some value.